Adam Larsson

Born:November 12, 1992Draft:2011 Devils #4 Overall
Hometown:Skellefteå, SwedenPosition:D
Known For:Shoots:Right
National Team:SwedenCurrent Team:Seattle Kraken

Nils Erik Adam Larsson (born 12 November 1992) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected fourth overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. The youngest player on the Skellefteå AIK squad at the time of his draft, Larsson was the first defenceman and first European-trained player to be drafted in 2011.

Adam Larsson, Seattle Kraken
Adam Larsson, Seattle Kraken (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)

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Achievements

  • World Championship All-Star Team (2018)
  • World Championship Gold Medal (2018)
  • 2x World Championship Top 3 Player on Team Sweden (2016, 2018)
  • Elitserien Rookie of the Year Nominee (1 of 4) (2011)
  • Elitserien SM Silver Medal (2011)
  • U18 WJC All-Star Team (2010)
  • U18 WJC Best Defenseman (2010)
  • U18 WJC Silver Medal (2010)
  • U18 WJC Top 3 Player on Team Sweden (2010)
  • U20 WJC Bronze Medal (2010)
  • J18 SM Silver Medal (2009)
  • TV-Pucken Best Defenseman (Lill-Strimmas Stipendium) (2009)
  • TV-Pucken Silver Medal (2009)

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